Roush Fenway Racing announces that legendary NASCAR driver Martin is returning to the race team where he excelled behind the wheel for almost 20 years - this time as the team's driver development coach, roushfenway.com reports.

Stewart-Haas Racing competition director Greg Zipadelli said that Martin's 2014 role with the team "is not completely identified yet," but predicts the veteran will be a valuable addition after ostensibly running his last Sprint Cup for the foreseeable future race on Sunday, ESPN.com reports.

Martin's legendary racing career may be over after next week. While he wouldn't use the "retirement" word Friday while talking with reporters, he says the word has burned him in the past. Martin strongly hinted he would not race in 2014 and beyond, USA Today reports.